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Pearce Placements

Chief Engineer in Tunisia

Chief Engineer

Start date : 1st March 2026

7,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Suitable for Team/Couple

Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 12

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple Yes

Posted 13th Jan 2026

Job ID #3856990

Summary

Chief Engineer – 50m Private Motor Yacht

Position Details:

We are recruiting an experienced Chief Engineer for a 50m private motor yacht currently undergoing preparations in Bizerte, Tunisia ahead of an upcoming transit to Dubai, where the vessel will be based long term. Cabin is shared with 2nd Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer looking for a stable rotational position on a professionally run private yacht. Start month is March, flexible on the date.

Vessel Details:

• Length: 50m

• Engines: MTU 4000 Series

• Power: 3,700 kW

• Private vessel

• Cayman Islands Flag

• 499GT

• Team of 12 total

Candidate Requirements

• Proven yacht engineering experience on similar size vessels 5 years

Y3 Qualification and experience with MTU 4000 series engines OR Y2 qualification

• Cayman Islands Flag therefore endorsement required

• Strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills

• Good team player with a positive attitude

• Male candidate required due to shared cabin arrangement

• Valid STCW certification and medical Certificate

• Preferably British Passport

• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity date



Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • 2nd Engineer III/2 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)
Engineering Modules & Short Courses (or equivalent)
  • MTU 4000 Series - Approved Operator Course

Location

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  • Homeport Dubai
  • Destination Arabian Gulf
  • Current Location Bizerte, Tunisia

About Pearce Placements

Office 8750 321-323 High Road Chadwell Heath Essex RM6 6AX United Kingdom [ view on map ]